The Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards took place on Friday (November 11, 2011) at the Lagoon Restaurant, Victoria Island (Lagos, Nigeria). It was attended by several top Nollywood stars. The BON Awards, has been held annually since 2009, and it is organised by Seun Oloketuyi, publisher of the Best of Nollywood magazine. This year’s awards were dominated by the movie, Two Brides and a Baby, which received 12 nominations, and 5 awards. The movie, Mr. and Mrs, also put in a good showing, receiving 3 awards, including the Best Actor and Best Actress awards. Following is a list of some of the winners.
- Best Actor (English): Joseph Benjamin (Mr. & Mrs.)
- Best Actress (English): Nse Ikpe-Etim (Mr. & Mrs.)
- Best Actor (Yoruba): Muyiwa Ademola (Iyo Aye)
- Best Actress (Yoruba): Fathia Balogun (Ajaa Meji)
- Best Supporting Actor (English): Gabriel Afolayan (Ghetto Dreamz)
- Best Supporting Actress (English): Susan Peters (Bursting Out)
- Best Supporting Actor (Yoruba): Sunkanmi Omobolanle (Eti Keta)
- Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba): Ronke Odusanya (Fari Kola)
- Best Crossover Artiste: Eniola Badmus (Blackberry Babes)
- Most Promising Act (Male): Seun Akindele
- Most Promising Act (Female): Bidemi Kosoko
- Revelation of the Year (Male): Deji Akinosho (Ikudoro)
- Revelation of the Year (Female): Keira Hewatch (Two Brides and a Baby)
- Fresh and Scandal-Free Actress: Queen Nwokoye
- Child Actor of the Year: Nicole Ndigwe (Damage)
- Director of the Year: Teco Benson (Two Brides and a Baby)
- Lifetime Achievement Award: Sola Fajobi
- Movie of the Year: Two Brides and a Baby
- Comedy Movie of the Year: Jelili
- Best Movie With Message for Societal Change: Damage
- Best Movie from a Nigerian in the Diaspora: The Mirror Boy (Obi Emenloye)
- Screenplay of the Year: Blessing Effiom Egbe (Two Brides & a Baby)
- Cinematography of the Year: Eefa
- Movie With the Best Sound: Two Brides and a Baby
- Best Editor: Mr. & Mrs.
- Soundtrack of the Year: Inale
- Best Use of Costume: A Private Storm
- Best Kiss in a Nigerian Movie: Genevieve Nnaji and Majid (Bursting Loose)
- Best TV Presenter: Efe Tommy Adabaku
- Best Radio Presenter: Matse Uwase
- Best Print Media Journalist: Victor Akande (The Nation)
- Best Online Site: www.nollywooduncut.com
- Best TV Programme: Village Square
Uche Jombo
Fathia Balogun
Oby Edozieh
Vivian Ejike
Ufuoma Ejenobor
Queen Nwokoye
Halima Abubakar
Susan Peters
Yemi Solade
Kunle Afolayan
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great photos. I love Nollywood movies.
uche u ve done a great work on urself, I LIKE that keep it up. halima where u dey fat de go
thanx a lot…
i love genevieve nd majid the best kisser.
Queen I LOVE your gown, @ ufoma, girl i don tee when u act, wats up?
Up 9ja!!! Nice 1, I love 9ja movies. Pls keep it up.
I LOVE U ALL/
i love nollywood……..dis pix are so lovely…….Uche Jombo……i love uuuuuuu so much…..lookn foreword to actn with u….Laski
I love Nollywood. U guys shud kip it up.
All the winners indeed deserve these awards. Congrats to the winnes and the people behind the BON awards.
U all looking cute….nice u are…. Keep it up!!!!!!
I luv 9ja firms, u guys r doing a great job. I wish i can join u guys in acting.
I jus wnt say a big well done to all our Nollywood Stars. Thanks for makin us proud $ makin people across d globe recognizs us Africans nd Nigeria as a whole. Well done, keep d good work nd I pray for d Govt. to appreciate d gud job nd to show sopot in orda to achieve optimium result lik Hollywood. As for doos who an’t mention in d award u r all winners.
Thanks for dis opportunity.
I luv u Guys!
I love afro cinema sana sana olu jacob hongere mzee
Whao! i luv u guys kip it up
queen nwokoye is loving 4 u to portrayed such award keep it up as the queen i hope to become a nollywood star one day.
Uche- keep it up, Fathia- thumb up!, queen- you re hot! I L♡√ع ur dress. You guys are doing great. Keep †ђε flag flying
Its a great well done job,luv u all.@Fathia Balogun,really love ur gown so nice and glamorous,its really lovely
I always feel satisfied and happy each time I see progress in our entertainment industry and if that is the only thing we could do right then let it be absolutely right. I congratulate all the organizer and winners of each category award. Lets keep up NAIJA! I love this country.
i luv watchin nollyhood movies. U guys ar wondaful
Queen Nwokoye, keep it up. i like your style. cheers!!!!
I am glad Teco Benson is back. We’ve missed his films. He desreved the award. Cant wait to see the film TWO BRIDES AND A BABY. 12 Nominations, 5 wins, including movie of the year, director of the year, best screenplay, etc
I love nolloywood, u guzy to keep it up .ok
I love nollywood, u guzy to keep it up .ok
Queen Nwokoye you are beautiful.your gown is the bomb.I love it
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